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Kenneth Mitchell, the actor who starred in “Star Trek: Discovery” and “Captain Marvel,” died Saturday. He was 49 years old.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear friend to many,” his family said. in a sentence shared on Instagram.
Mitchell died after a five-and-a-half-year battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease, a neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
Despite the “series of terrible challenges” Mitchell faced as a result of the illness, his family said, “he managed to overcome each of them with grace and commitment to live a full and happy life every moment.”
Mitchell, born on November 24, 1974 in Toronto, rose to fame for his portrayal of the Klingons Kol, Kol-Sha and Tenavik, as well as Aurellio, in “Star Trek: Discovery”, and for playing Joseph Danvers in “Captain Marvel.”
He also starred in the hockey drama “Miracle” and appeared in “Grey’s Anatomy,” “NCIS” and “Criminal Minds,” among others.
The “Star Trek” universe paid tribute to Mitchell on his website on Sunday, saying he was “deeply saddened” by her passing.
“The entire Star Trek family sends its condolences to Mitchell’s family, friends, loved ones and fans around the world,” it said.
His family remembered him, among other things, as a “seeker of hope,” “believer in dreams,” “beach walker,” and “grower of gardens,” but above all as a “proud father.”
He is survived by his wife, Susan, and children, Lilah and Kallum. His family said he requested that any donation go toward research into the disease, also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
According to a passage Mitchell wrote and shared in the tribute, he wanted to be buried under the roots of a tree, “so I can absorb all my matter, my energy, my love, my laughter, my tears and I want to reach through the branches and touch the night sky.”